Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) decisions — 2019

The Veteran's appeal is remanded due to the need for further evaluation regarding his entitlement to higher levels of SMC and a rating increase for his residual left knee injury. The Board found that he does not meet the legal criteria for SMC under 38 U.S.C. § 1114(o) based on the lack of anatomical loss or use in his feet, hands, or eyes.

Service connection is granted for tinnitus. Service connection is remanded for bilateral hearing loss.

The Veteran's claims for service connection have been reopened, and the Board is remanding several of his claims for further development.,The Veteran has multiple conditions that require additional examination or evidence to determine their etiology.

The Board denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus, finding that there was no evidence of a nexus to service or continuous symptoms since separation from service.

The Board has granted the Veteran's petition to reopen his claim for service connection for tinnitus and has determined that it is at least as likely as not related to in-service noise exposure. The Veteran was a sharpshooter during service, which exposed him to loud noises.

The Board has denied the Veteran's claims for service connection for hearing loss, tinnitus, a visual acuity condition, and a skin condition. The claim for service connection for plantar fasciitis is remanded due to insufficient evidence.

The Veteran's claims of service connection for bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus have been reopened. However, the Board found that there is no causal relationship between his current disabilities and military service.

The Veteran's service-connected PTSD, bilateral hearing loss, and tinnitus have rendered them unable to maintain substantially gainful employment since August 25, 2014. The Board granted a TDIU based on these conditions.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities rendered him unable to secure or follow substantially gainful employment, and the Board granted TDIU from January 1, 2013.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities make it impossible for him to secure or follow a substantially gainful occupation.

The Veteran's claim for service connection for tinnitus is denied as there is no evidence of a chronic disability in service or continuity of symptomatology. His lumbar spine disability has been rated at the maximum allowable under the General Rating Formula, and his thoracic spine disability does not meet the criteria for an increased rating.

The Veteran's service connection for major depressive disorder, tinnitus, and migraine headaches is granted with specific ratings. The rating for migraine headaches is set at 50%, while the rating for major depressive disorder is set at 70%. Service connection for these conditions was reopened based on new evidence.

The Veteran's appeal for service connection and ratings for various conditions has been remanded due to the need for additional examinations and development of records.

The Veteran's service-connected disabilities have worsened, and additional evidence is needed to determine if he requires aid and attendance or housebound status.

The Board has decided to remand the Veteran's claims for bilateral hearing loss disability and tinnitus due to further development being needed, including verifying his periods of active duty, ACDUTRA, and INACDUTRA service.

The Veteran's service connection claim for tinnitus was denied, but his right ear hearing loss and bilateral knee disabilities were granted. The rating for arthritis of the right knee remains at 10 percent, while the left knee replacement is rated at 30 percent.

The Board has reopened the claims for service connection for left ear hearing loss and tinnitus, but has remanded both issues due to insufficient evidence. The claim for right ear hearing loss remains denied.

The Veteran's bilateral hearing loss and tinnitus are granted as service-connected.,The Veteran's spasm and cramping of the left posterior calf and right posterior calf are granted as secondary to his service-connected pes planus.

The Board denied service connection for tinnitus, finding that the evidence did not support a link between the current condition and active military service.

The Veteran's respiratory disorder to include sinusitis and allergic rhinitis, bilateral hearing loss disability, and tinnitus were not incurred in service nor are they otherwise related to service.